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Kent, OH Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+16 this week — 16 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 40% from the last 14 days)

Kent, OH job market overview (May 2026)

The Kent, OH job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 67 active job postings tracked here, 42% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kent, OH job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kent, OH.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Retail Associate7
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4
  • Food Service2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Bartenders1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail35
  • Food Service / Restaurants30
  • Healthcare5
  • Consumer Goods4
  • Financial Services1
  • Media & Entertainment1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified57 · 85%
  • Part-time4 · 6%
  • Intern3 · 4%
  • Full-time2 · 3%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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